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Word of the Day – Wifty

By November 30, 2025Word of the Day

Wifty (adj)

wif-tee

Eccentrically silly or scatterbrained

Wifty is a synonym of ditzy. And, like ditzy, its origins remain unknown. The earliest print evidence of wifty goes back to the early 20th century

Example sentences

“He’s ok company but don’t ask him for anything, he’s a bit of a wifty soul.”

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